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Spartan V: The Ducati Powered Track Car

By Jensen Beeler 09/17/2010 6 Comments

Some fellas down under have been hard at work, building what they hope is the ultimate track car. Named the Spartan V (yes, they’re only making 300 of them), the project centers around the 1198cc Ducati Superbike motor, and uses carbon fiber over a tubular space-frame chassis to reach a 661 lbs weight figure.

Powered by a 170 hp Ducati 1198S Superbike motor, boys from Oz claim that Spartan V will hit 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds, with a top speed of 173 mph. Rounding out the package is a six-speed sequential gearbox, and an optional FIA approved roll bar that replaces the street bars for racing duty. Photos and more details after the jump.

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Recall: 2010 Ducati Streetfighter and 2009 Ducati 1098R/1198S Superbikes

By Jensen Beeler 10/08/2009 No Comments

Ducati is recalling 753 Streetfighters, 1098R’s, and 1198S’s Superbikes because of a potential fuel hose clamp issue. The recall affects only 2010 Streetfighters and 2009 Superbikes, and if left unresolved could result in the bike stalling from the lack of fuel, and potentially starting a fire.

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Ducati Streetfighter Has First Recall

By Jensen Beeler 06/03/2009 4 Comments

Ducati has issued a recall for a number of its 2009 1198cc motored models that have the upgraded Öhlins suspension. Specifically the recall affects the 2009 1098R, 1198S, and Streetfighter S. Ducati is issuing the recall because of possible cracking in the lower pinch bolt area of the right fork. This defect affects 732 units sold in the United States.

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Ducati 1198S and the Ducati Traction Control System

By Jensen Beeler 11/21/2008 No Comments

Some lucky journalists were invited by Ducati to ride the new 2009 Ducati 1198S, the 1198cc monster recently endowed with its big brother’s traction control system. On the outside the new 1198S looks like its predacessor, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts: 100 more cubic centemeters, a new lighter crankshaft, and Ducati Traction Control (DTC). DTC is a true race traction control system that works first by retarding the ignition, and second by cutting the fuel injection during major wheel spin. Read more for the full report.

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Ducati 1198 and 1198S Teaser Video

By Jensen Beeler 11/19/2008 No Comments

Not to be out done by , Ducati has released its own teaser video for the new 1198 and 1198S Superbikes. It’s nicely done, although we could do without the bullet-cam style fading in the corners. Trust me guys, I don’t need a tunnel vision effect when these bikes are on the screen.

Source: motoblog.it

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Ducati 1198 and 1198S Superbikes Released

By Jensen Beeler 11/03/2008 No Comments

UPDATE: Info on the Troy Bayliss Limited Edition

But wait! There’s more! There’s a reason that the Streetfighter will get the Superbike’s 1098 mills…it is because the Superbike line no longer needs them! Ducati will be bumping the rest of the Superbike line (the 1098R has already made the engine displacement jump) to the newly decided upon 1198cc displacement for the World Superbike regulations. More after the jump.

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